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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.20, 1,100.62 and 681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.20, 1,100.62 and 681.50 is: 1,024.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.20 : 1,100.62 = 681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.20/1,100.62 = 681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.20x = 1,100.62 × 681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.20x = 750,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,072.53/732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.41

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